Finding the Third Proportional to 966,834 and 2,105,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 966,834 and 2,105,709 is: 4,586,113.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
966,834 : 2,105,709 = 2,105,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
966,834/2,105,709 = 2,105,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
966,834x = 2,105,709 × 2,105,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
966,834x = 4,434,010,392,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 4,434,010,392,681/966,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 4,586,113.43
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